[Seeds of Change] Human-wildlife Conflict x Polarity Mapping
An interactive experience that uses polarity mapping to explore the ongoing tensions in human–wildlife interactions in Singapore, helping participants visualize competing priorities, understand their interconnections, and uncover practical insights to support safer, balanced, and long-term coexistence.
UPCOMING EVENT
1/22/20263 min read
Why it matters
Managing human–wildlife interactions in Singapore depends on communities, conservation practitioners, policy makers, and local authorities working together to balance safety, livelihoods, and biodiversity. These tensions are ongoing and interconnected, and mismanaging one side can create unintended consequences for the other.
This workshop helps make those connections visible. Through a hands-on Polarity Mapping experience, participants can explore the upsides and downsides of competing priorities, understand how different interests interact, and identify ways to manage tensions for safer, more balanced, and long-term coexistence.
Human-wildlife Conflict
with Polarity Mapping
Seeds of Change
A public workshop series that combines systems thinking and futures tools to help practitioners, changemakers and curious citizens think and decide differently in complexity.
See overview of the series here.
What is Polarity Mapping?
Polarity Mapping is a systems thinking tool for navigating ongoing tensions that cannot be solved by choosing one side over the other. Instead of framing challenges as problems to fix, it helps you see the value and risks of each side of a tension — for example, safety versus biodiversity. By visualizing these interdependencies, Polarity Mapping makes it easier to manage trade-offs, anticipate unintended consequences, and make decisions that support long-term balance and resilience.
This approach is especially useful for:
Situations where competing priorities must coexist rather than be solved
Managing tensions that repeat over time and affect long-term outcomes
Exploring strategies that balance multiple, often conflicting goals
Building awareness of the systemic consequences of decisions
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:
A clear visualization of the key tensions in human–wildlife interactions and how they influence one another
Insights into the benefits and risks of different approaches, helping you manage trade-offs more effectively
Practical strategies for fostering long-term coexistence and resilience
Whether you’re new to the topic or already experienced in conservation, this workshop will give you tools to navigate these tensions with confidence.
Date: 15 May 2026, Fri
Time: 6.30pm–9.30pm
Venue: Palo IT, 11 Beach Road #06-00
Cost: S$30
Credit: Civic Canopy
The Facilitators
Boon Pei Ya
Founder, The Shoal Co.
Carol Lim
Founder, The Human Futures Practice
Rachel Cheang
Co-Founder & Education Director, Energy CoLab
The Casegiver
Our Wild Neighbours
A multi-stakeholder initiative launched in 2022 to help people in Singapore live harmoniously alongside native urban wildlife.
Anchored by the Urban Wildlife Working Group and other partners in the nature community in Singapore.
Equips the public with practical information on wildlife etiquette and what to do during animal encounters.
Raises public awareness of ongoing rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts.
Jasvic Lye
Campaign Manager, Our Wild Neighbours
Frequently asked questions
Who is this workshop for?
Conservation practitioners navigating community tensions
Community leaders and residents affected by wildlife presence
Policy makers and planners balancing development and ecological protection
Environmental NGOs and advocates
Anyone working at the intersection of people and nature
Do I need to prepare anything?
You’ll receive a brief case overview ahead of time to help you get oriented. It’s a short read designed to help you participate fully, not a heavy assignment. Beyond that, there’s nothing to prepare—just bring your curiosity and willingness to engage.
This workshop series is supported by
Date: 15 May 2026, Fri
Time: 6.30pm–9.30pm
Venue: Palo IT, 11 Beach Road #06-00
Cost: S$30
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